Contract Manager

The AES Corporation

. Ensure a successful contract strategy for utility-scale renewable projects through development, construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,000 - $181,050 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management and negotiation for utility-scale renewable projects, with a strong focus on construction and supply contracts. Proficient in project planning, risk management, and effective communication within cross-functional teams.

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Contract ManagementNegotiation SkillsUtility-Scale Solar ProjectsConstruction Project ManagementClaim Management

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingRisk ManagementClaims ManagementProject PlanningContract EvaluationConstruction RFP DevelopmentEPC NegotiationVersion ControlDispute ResolutionConsensus Building

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe AcrobatSharePointMicrosoft ProjectPrimavera P6

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale Renewable ProjectsConstruction ManagementEPC ContractorSolar Design StandardsBattery StorageWind ProjectsContractual ClaimsProject TurnoverConstruction ContractsThird-Party RFP Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure a successful contract strategy for utility-scale renewable projects through development, construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations.
Guide development and implementation of contract documents in construction RFPs.
Negotiate contract documents with EPC contractor partners according to AES standards and directives.
Support project teams in compiling contract documents for third-party EPC contractor RFP processes.
Collaborate with leadership on project-specific contract strategy.
Coordinate departmental inputs to contract information within RFPs.
Evaluate contractor proposals as a contract subject matter expert.
Establish negotiation ground rules, shared folder systems, progress trackers, and prioritized contract terms.
Coordinate internal subject matter experts and legal review during EPC negotiations.
Lead contract version control, final approval, and execution.
Conduct post-contract execution training on risk areas and claims-management tools.
Manage contractor contractual claims and develop dispute prevention and resolution strategies.
Draft contractual letters, agreements, settlements, negotiation presentations, and term sheets.
Track contractual disputes and determine mitigatory actions.
Advise project teams on contractor communication, contract performance, and risk.
Improve project contracting processes and collect lessons learned.
Support project turnover from construction to operations.
Report to the Sr. Dir. of Execution Strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate Degree in engineering, project management, construction management, legal or equivalent.
5+ years of experience in construction project management, contract management, claim management or related roles.
Experience with construction and supply contracts, including on site experience.
Experience with utility-scale solar, battery storage and wind design and technical standards.
Experience in the construction of utility-scale solar, battery storage and/or wind projects.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Sharepoint, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
Strong negotiation skills including superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges during stressful situations.
Demonstrated success working to develop consensus from diverse opinions in a highly fluid and time constrained environment.
Experience in contractor qualification processes.
Excellent organizational skills.
Experience in effective project planning and executive level reporting.
Willingness and ability to travel to various project locations up to 30%.
Experience working effectively in cross-functional team settings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
401(k) eligibility
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave